Casting Call "What's Yours" [Short Film]
Montgomery County, MD, USA
Job Type
Performance
Workspace
Local
About the Gig
What's Yours
- Independent Narrative Short Film
- Non-Union
- Filming in Montgomery County, MD & Chantilly, VA
- A Newport Studios Production
Logline:
A young rapper in Gaithersburg struggling with identity, image, and personal failure is forced into community service at a local church, where an unexpected encounter and a profound loss push him toward spiritual reflection, emotional honesty, and a new sense of purpose.
Production Details:
Independent narrative short film
Character-driven realist drama
Filming locally in Maryland, and Virginia
IMDb credit provided
Meals/snacks provided
Unpaid
This film will be screened at the Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown, Maryland on November the 13th.
Table reads and or Zoom rehearsals may be needed for this roll.
Requirements
Micah
Male | Early 20's-30's | Mixed Race or Black
Emotionally burdened and increasingly isolated, Micah struggles with guilt, grief, and internal conflict while trying to maintain control over his collapsing personal life. Jovial but intense, with strong dramatic range required.
- Heavy emotional material
- Multiple dramatic scenes
- Lead role
- Prior acting experience preferred
- Rapper for this role preferred
Calendar availability:
October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, & 25th
Danielle
Female | 20's | Racially Ambiguous or Mixed Race
Compassionate and emotionally perceptive, Danielle attempts to reconnect with Micah while navigating tension and emotional distance. Warm presence with grounded dramatic ability.
- Singer for this role preferred
Calendar availability:
October 11th, 18th, 24th, & 25th
Danielle’s Friend 1
Female | 20's | Open Ethnicity
Outgoing, observant, and socially aware. Appears during a social sequence with Danielle.
Calendar availability:
October 11th
Danielle’s Friend 2
Female | 20's | Open Ethnicity
Relaxed and conversational with natural on-camera energy.
Calendar availability:
October 11th
Trey
Male | 20's-30's | Black
Confident, impulsive, and confrontational. Trey carries strong energy and unpredictability that escalates tension within key scenes.
Calendar availability:
October 11th
Christian
Male | Late 20's | Open Ethnicity
Measured and analytical, Christian often acts as a voice of reason amid emotionally charged situations.
Calendar availability:
October 11th
Angela
Female | 40's-60's | Open Ethnicity
Emotionally grounded maternal figure. Warm but weighed down by concern and exhaustion.
Calendar availability:
October 17th
Pat
Male | Late 30's- Early 50's | Open Ethnicity
A practical authority figure with a no-nonsense demeanor.
Calendar availability:
October 17th
Xristos
Male | Late 20's | Black or Latino
Reserved but perceptive. Carries underlying emotional tension beneath a controlled exterior.
Calendar availability:
October 17th
Justin
Male | 20's-30's | Black or White
Energetic and socially confident with natural charisma.
Calendar availability:
October 24th
Drew
Laid-back and conversational, helping establish the social dynamics within the group.
Calendar availability:
October 24th
Andre
Assertive and emotionally reactive. Strong presence in ensemble scenes.
Calendar availability:
October 24th
EMS 1
Any Gender | 20's+ | Open Ethnicity
Emergency responder appearing in dramatic sequences.
Calendar availability:
October 24th
EMS 2
Any Gender | 20's+ | Open Ethnicity
Emergency responder appearing alongside EMS 1.
Calendar availability:
October 24th
X-MAN
Male | 20's- Early 30's | Open Ethnicity
A memorable eccentric local personality with unpredictable energy and strong screen presence. Open to expressive performers comfortable with stylized or unconventional characterization.
Calendar availability:
October 10th
To Apply
Please send:
Headshot
Resume (if available)
Demo reel or self-tape (if available)
Contact information
To:
Subject Line:
“[Character Name] Submission – [Your Name]”
We will get back to you as soon as possible to inform you on the status of your submission.
Compensation
This film will premiere at the Black Rock Center for the Arts in Germantown, Maryland on November the 13th. These are unpaid roles, credits will be displayed on the film and if applicable on social posts. Snacks will be provided for actors. Meals will be provided for actors working on set over 6 hours. Actors selected for roles will be eligible to receive a free lifetime Artist Bio Page (EPK) on Newport Network's Artist Search valued at 9.99/month.